Maryland Forestry Education Fund - Mandatory Funding - Extension

HB 530 extends the mandatory annual funding requirement for Maryland's Forestry Education Fund through fiscal year 2031. It requires the Governor to include $250,000 each year (2025-2031) in the state budget for the fund, which supports forestry education and outreach. The fund directly benefits forest landowners, district forestry boards, local governments, and businesses through training, grants, and sustainability programs. This bill modifies the existing funding schedule without changing the fund's purpose or usage rules.